Tyahna from Mattydale, NY

Every possible club you can think of. From the Overseas Travelers Club to the Paranormal Investigations Club.

Great for these types of students

Small town. Looking for a close campus. There's less than 1000 students on campus so you get to know everyone.

Bang for the buck

Caz is a very expensive school but offers extraordinary scholarships.

What to do for fun

The Campus Activities Board always has musicians, movies, events, programs, comedians, and other entertainment on campus.

Food and Dining

Caz offeres a buffet of different varieties of foods.

Dorm Life

Dorm life at Caz is what you make of it. Surround yourself with positive people who have similar interest and you'll enjoy your stay. Maintenance works exceptionally hard to keep the dorm buildings clean and sanitary.

Academic Rigor

Caz makes it very easy to excel. Not because the work load is easy, but because you become so close to your professors classes are enjoyable. Professors go above and beyond to ensure every student success.

Tips for prospective students

Cazenovia is a small close knit family. This is definitely a school for students who are looking for the very small and close community setting.

In three sentences

Cazenovia College is the greatest decision I could have ever made. This college has become my home. I know I have found the best school for me when I find my self looking forward to going back to campus after break than going back to my home town.

Some dorms are quiet while others are noisy. Bathrooms are always clean. Dorms are small, but livable.

Academic Rigor

Most professors are eager to help students with assignments. The coursework is manageable if one is disciplined. The classes are interesting and sometimes fun.

Tips for prospective students

Future students will find it easy to make friends with such small classes. Future students should invest in a drying rack to save money when doing laundry. Students should be open to work study/ extracurricular activities to learn time-management.

In three sentences

Cazenovia College is a small, friendly college with several majors to choose from. The campus is easy to maneuver, the professors are helpful, and the classes are small. The coursework is challenging, yet rewarding.

Patrycja from High Point, NC

Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon.
Reviewer has been to campus.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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Campus Safety

All the dorms are closely monitored and the doors are all locked after a certain time. It isn't a huge campus, so that certainly helps.

Great for these types of students

Students who came from small towns, or don't want a big city environment will love going here. Those who love the hustle and bustle of the big city might have to take some time to adjust to the rurality of the campus.

What to do for fun

There is a lake walking distance from any campus building, and the Main Street is full of shops and restaurants. Syracuse isn't far from Cazenovia at all either.

Food and Dining

The food on campus looks amazing. From what I have heard from students already there, and the menu I saw online, there isn't much one will miss in the food department.

Dorm Life

The dorms are in fantastic condition. The buildings are co-ed, with men and women separated by floors, and single gender buildings as well.

Academic Rigor

They offer an All-Honors College that provides an academic challenge for the ambitious students. They also have professors who have the highest degree in their fields teaching their students.

Tips for prospective students

I received very concise and accurate information about who to talk to, and the school goes above and beyond to make sure that prospective students always have their questions answered. They even set up a Facebook page so that I could meet people who I will be graduating with early, and that we could get to be friends so that we don't feel so alone that harrowing first day.

In three sentences

It is one of the most beautiful campuses I have ever seen. The school is in a perfect location, close to everything, and state of the art. The people are wonderful, and welcoming.

Tamieria from Schenectady, NY

You will have to take a short drive outside of your area. Very small town.

Tips for prospective students

Be prepared to succeed in furthering your education. the staff at the college works very hard for you. You will succeed if you are willing to do the work.

In three sentences

It is a school of campus program is catered to adults returning for to school. Staff are easy going and communicates well with students attending program. We have the benefits of attending smaller class size and seeing the same faces each semester.

Well it depends on what you like.. Freshmen are not allowed to have cars, unless you're an equine major (which is unfair because obviously a lot of people are not). The town does not have much to offer, or at least in my opinion. Syracuse has things to do, but unless you have some mode of transportation to get you there and back eh hem.. well you know. ( taxis are usually between $75-90 from Syracuse to Caz ONE WAY. You may be lucky and find one for 60 :) )

Food and Dining

The sea food is great.. :)

Dorm Life

Farber is by far the best dorm, but it is an all girls dorm. sorry guys. You can control the air as well as the heat.

Academic Rigor

Some classes are simply harder than others.

Tips for prospective students

- DO YOUR RESEARCH!!! please. - Visit the campus, i did not and was shocked when I arrived. - Make sure this place is the right fit - Study, even if you don't think you need to, it will help!

In three sentences

Cazenovia is not very diverse. Certain people are treated better than others. You have to take it upon yourself to make this college fun.

Janeen from Poughkeepsie, NY

There are many events during the semester that help entertain the students. There are movie weekends and events during the week on campus.

Food and Dining

The food is well diverse and they have a vegan selection. There is always life in the dinning hall.

Dorm Life

Dorm life is different that being home with family it gives a feeling of Independence.

Academic Rigor

The professor work with the students and gives helps to those who ask.

Tips for prospective students

Come with goals and high confidence. Believe that you can make it through any situation that may come your way.

In three sentences

Cazenovia College helps you to explore the possibly of what life will bring. The staff make you feel like your home and they are open to help a student in need. Caz is a place where you can make lifetime friends.

Amanda from Ronkonkoma, NY

06/18/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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Campus Safety

The security guards are all very kind and respectful. If you need to get into a building late at night and you need some one to open it then they are always on call to come and open it for you. They also help you out with van keys early in the morning if you need to as well. Also if you are up at the parking lot walking down to the college and if you are a little scared then you can call them and they will walk you down to your dorm for extra safety and for your own comfort.

Clubs and Activities

There are many clubs and things you can do at Caz. We hold a Quad day once a year in the beginning of the first semester in order to have all the clubs in one place to allow everyone to sign up for the ones they like and such.

Great for these types of students

Great for students who are really focused on their studies. If you like to party too much then you can find yourself getting bored quiet easily at Caz.

Bang for the buck

Cazenovia is a tad expensive. They help you out with scholarships and all however they tend to raise tuition sometimes.

What to do for fun

Syracuse is located only 20 minutes away from the college and is easily accessible. There is also a mall that is about 15 minutes from the college, and also a shopping center. A van is provided to both of these locations once a week so even incoming freshman can have a chance to leave campus when they can.

Food and Dining

The food is very good in the cafe. It does seem to get repetitive sometimes however. There is also a small cafe that is open at night until midnight just in case there are some late night munchies.

Dorm Life

The bathrooms are cleaned each day, and the cleaning lady is very kind! The staff at Cazenovia will always make sure you are enjoying your time in the dorms and if you do not get along with your roommate then it is easy to switch. The rooms are a nice size as well and also come with desks, a wardrobe and a dresser as well. You can have the chance to have your bed lofted or in the ground.

Academic Rigor

The teachers at Cazenovia College are great and very caring. If you are having a hard time with the work then you can easily go to them for help and they will do their best to help you. The classes are challenging but fun and a lot of the classes I have taken already have taken me to places I have never been before and have allowed me to do things I have never done.

Tips for prospective students

Don't pack too much because You will wind up using half of what you bring! The library hours are a little hard to work with, but there is a building that is open 24 / 7 for all of your projects that are needed! I would also advice for a ingoing freshman to apply for your van license. It is a lot better if you can drive the van just in case you need to go some where. Then you don't need to find some one to drive it for you.

In three sentences

Cazenovia College is a very small college. It is never boring there however and you are always kept on your toes. The teachers and atmosphere is great for learning and furthering your education.

the meals are prepared very well, but seem to repeat more often than they should.

Dorm Life

at times it can be very noisy and hard to deal with, but over all the resident assistants do well to keep things in check.

Academic Rigor

the academics are done very well, generally. some professors could do with being more organized and making sure certain software and tasks are explained properly. learning from any and all of the professors is great fun, and the work load is never too overwhelming.

Tips for prospective students

it is a great college to attend if your major is among the options here. because it is a small campus, you will be known and your professors will help you. make sure you are prepared for a change in scenery and for a different way of living because it can be tough.

In three sentences

cazenovia college is great for its size because it does have a lot more to offer then one would think. most of the people are friendly, and willing to get to know a diverse group of people. and the campus life overall is good if you are one that likes to be very involved.

Emily

02/20/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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What to do for fun

cab events happen mostly every weekend (movies, comedians, musicians, dances), but as for in-town fun, there isn't much to do. unless you have a car, you make your own fun with your friends, which i have found to be better than clubbing any night.

Food and Dining

campus dining is better than most high school cafeteria food, but a step below other college's options. we have one dining hall on campus with very good food on some days, but poor selections on other days. we also have late night and cyber cafe, which are the food options past dinner time. both have good food, so it can sometimes be a good substitute if it's leftovers for dinner.

Dorm Life

cazenovia has four main dorms on campus, not counting the suites and apartments. freshmen typically live in either park or watts, and to a lesser extent, farber (the all female dorm). i have found people in farber to be courteous, clean, and quiet. i can always count on being able to take a nap in my room without being disturbed. however, living in park or watts can be quite noisy, and in some cases, uninhabitable for the quiet lovers. they are fun dorms to spend time with your friends with, but not to sleep in.

Academic Rigor

the academic rigor varies from class to class, as it does in most schools. i have been in classes that are painfully easy, while at the same time doing homework for others that take all of my concentration and effort.

Tips for prospective students

before committing yourself to caz, be sure you are ready to live in a small town. though the college provides many events for students to participate in, there is no denying that we have limited activities in the town itself. however, the exchange for a personal, safe, and friendly town is worth it in my opinion.

In three sentences

cazenovia college is located in a small town, nestled among the hills of upstate new york. a private institution founded in 1824, cazenovia college is school for those of us who prefer a more personal relationship with teachers and other employees. this is not a lie: you are not a number at cazenovia college.

Kelly from Stockholm, NJ

Equine studies majors. The equine program is fantastic. Other than that.... choose another school.

Tips for prospective students

Make sure you really want a small school and know that you can create your own fun or else you'll be bored 24/7.

Bang for the buck

Not really. The school is very expensive.

Did enjoy being here

Not really. The school was really small and the people get old fast. There's nothing to do on the weekends and it takes a half hour to get into Syracuse and if you're a freshman you won't be able to get there unless you take the vans that run once every two weeks or find an upperclassman.

Did learn a lot

The professors do teach you a lot and expect a lot out of you. If you do all the work and study, passing the classes will be easy!

David from Watervliet, NY

Students who want to go to a college that will provide great education that is tailored to them. Also for those who like the small school and town atmosphere.

Tips for prospective students

Apply early and know that the school is smaller. This school may be small but it offers a lot.

Bang for the buck

You learn a lot here and the professors are great. If you like a smaller town that is close to a big city this a great place to be

Am enjoying being here

There is a lot to do here even though it is a smaller school. The campus hosts many events throughout the year and a lot of them are great. Every weekend we have a movie that is out of theaters but no on DVD yet for students to watch with their friends for free.

Am learning a lot

The professors here help each student on an individual level and will not give up on you. They are professors who have either mastered the field or are part of the field of the course or study therefore giving the student the most for their time and money.

Michelle from Keene, NH

12/31/2009

Reviewer is A current student here.

5 out of 6 people found this review useful.
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Great for these types of students

If one is looking for a small school, where one can be in intimate classroom settings, then Cazenovia College would be for them. It's a place for students who want to have close relationships with their professors and fellow-classmates. It's a place where one can get the help one needs to be successful in life after college. And also a great place for students who want a challenge, because the honors program offers some rigorous courses.

Tips for prospective students

The school does come with some drama, because word travels very fast in a small school.The college is also located near a lake, which can make for a ton of snow in the winter. Also, not many jobs are available in the village surrounding the college because the village of Cazenovia is very small.

Bang for the buck

Since the college is small, the staff is dedicated to helping each accepted student afford the education. Every student can receive a scholarship upon acceptance (based on high-school merit) for a percentage of the education, and hundreds of other, smaller scholarships are available. The school also makes sure that every student gets the most out of their education and college experience by tailoring the education to the student's needs, as well as getting great internships and jobs for the students.

Am enjoying being here

The school has about 900 students, so the school is a very close community. One can truly find one's niche with all of the different clubs, sports, extracurricular activities, and trips the school offers. The food is pretty delicious considering it is a college cafeteria, and they offer a variety of choices. Also, the school is gorgeous, well-kept, and located next to a scenic lake.

Am learning a lot

The professors at Cazenovia College really try to tailor one's education to one's needs. They offer a fantastic learning center ready and willing to tutor any student in any subject. The advisors and professors want to challenge the students so that they can learn the most from the classes and to be successful in life. The coursework is challenging, but doable, and the college offers a variety of interesting classes.

walking*on*sunshine

12/23/2009

Reviewer is A current student here.

3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
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Great for these types of students

Students looking for a low-key creative atmosphere for art, students interested in a smaller, close-knit college (though be prepared for some drama--it comes with the size), smaller class sizes, strong equine program, and sports teams that become your family.

Tips for prospective students

You can never have too many quarters. Get involved with clubs and other campus activities (this is important on any college campus--it's all part of the college experience). Visit Caz, stay overnight, talk to coaches and current students.

Bang for the buck

Good education, not crazy expensive. The school offers many scholarships.

Am enjoying being here

Great campus, great professors, great people.

Am learning a lot

I have seen improvements in my work in all my classes. Part of it is my own drive to succeed, but I have received a tremendous amount of support from my professors.

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